Historical Events In 1340
Sunday, 06 July 2025
Jan 26 English king Edward III proclaimed king of France in the year 1340.
Mar 31 On this day in history ivan I Kalita, grand-duke of Vladimir, dies
Apr 01 Niels Ebbesen kills Gerhard III of Holstein in his bedroom, ending the 1332-1340 interregnum in Denmark on this day in history.
Jun 01 Jan III van Diest, bishop of Utrecht (1322-40), dies on this day in history.
Jun 07 Rotterdam Netherlands founded in the year 1340.
Jun 24 In the year 1340 battle at Lock: English fleet beats France/Genuezen, 10-30,000 killed
Jul 18 Philip van Artevelde, wine salesman/lord lt of Flanders on this day in history.
Sep 25 In the year 1340 england & France sign disarmament treaty
Oct 18 Henry Henricus of Friemar, Augustine philosopher, dies on this day in history.
Oct 30 Battle of Rio Salado on this day in history.
Nov 28 Battle of Salado Spain: last Moor invasion driven back in the year 1340.
Nov 30 In the year 1340 john duke of Berry, captain of Paris/art collector